Chapter 89

Conway removes some papers from her briefcase. I frown and face him, watching him smile for some internal joke. He points one of the papers in my direction, but the strong light prevents me from reading anything. I couldn't even say if my name is written on the paper. He smiles once again and pushes the paper away, moving it in front of his own eyes and narrating, briefly, what is actually written.

"This is the sheet with the request of the doctor responsible for his treatment for electroconvulsive therapy, signed by James Stuart.

My expression falters. I expected this to happen, but not today. Not before everyone looked for the truth or at least got close. I latch my teeth and narrow my eyes, trying to disguise the moment of panic. If Conway touches me again, you will be sure of the strength of your blow.

“You will be taken to the room where the sessions are held in a few minutes. "He continues to act like a professional, the coldness still hidden i